Bill for Compulsory Voting Passes Second Reading, Sparks Uproar Amid Widespread Distrust in Nigeria’s Electoral System

Tekedia | 17-05-2025 04:07am |

The Nigerian House of Representatives has advanced a bill that seeks to make voting compulsory for eligible citizens, sparking debate and criticism across the country. The proposed legislation, which passed its second reading on Wednesday, May 15, 2025, introduces stiff penalties, including a fine of up to N100,000 or a six-month jail term for any [...]The post Bill for Compulsory Voting Passes Second Reading, Sparks Uproar Amid Widespread Distrust in Nigeria’s Electoral System appeared first on Tekedia.

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